I remember after Magneto stripped the adamantium from Wolverine's bones, Professor X erased Magneto's memory, and Magneto was de-aged into "Joseph," who was good- but wasn't, because "Joseph" was a clone who eventually sacrificed his life when the REAL Magneto went "If I can't have [Planet Earth], no one can!" God, the 'X-Men' comics were a mess at the turn of the century, even without the 'Heroes Return' arc where Marvel tried to reboot ALL non-mutant heroes.

This dude is the only dude I know of who doesn’t like the Age of Apocalypse story arc.

Wolverine's brown costume was always way cooler!

Magneto ripping the Adamantium out of Wolverine lead to Onslaught not Age Of Apocalypse, and feral bone claw Wolverine wasn’t even from Age Of Apocalypse.

Absolutely disagree. The Age of Apocalypse story was amazing.

AOA was hugely popular when it happened in 1995 and is still the most well known X story in the 90s. As for why the toys didn’t sell is mainly because it’s a story that happened 30 years ago and was never fully adapted to a movie,show or game to reach that next generation audience to carry it.

I loved Age of Apocalypse. I thought the story was awesome.

It's leading to The Onslaught saga not age of apocalypse bro

I agree with a lot of the other comments... this series of events leads to "Road to Onslaught," NOT Age of Apocalypse. AoA had to do with Legion and time-travel.

Fatal attraction was huge when it happened...the story that follows directly from that would be Onslaught not Age of Apocalypse.

Wait..AOA was a huge hit back in the day..late 80s and 90s X-Men was the height of X-Men as far as stories..yes there was some duds stories in there and some of the most remembered storylines was during this period.

Respect to your opinion as you're definitely speaking from a place of sincerity, but the AoA saga was not only widely acclaimed, but also widely loved by the majority of comic book collectors then... and now. It was the height of 90's x-men story arcs; better than anything that came before it (in the 90's), and better than everything that came after it (again, in the 90's) The books sold great, the saga continue to have an amazing legacy and it gave collectors very very interesting alt versions of characters they have come to love over those years. Gambit & The X-ternals, Amazing X-Men, Generation Next --they were fantastic reads. The stuff that came after is where you see the decline of the x-books, and that begins to happen around the conclusion of the Onslaught saga. Just when the original 'Heroes Reborn' story line started. Eugh. The books were largely mediocre from then until Joss Whedon started up his run of "Astonishing X-men", then the 2000's were a renaissance of quality x-books; House of M, Decimation, Grant Morrisons entire run, Messiah Complex, Second Coming, The Dark Angel Saga, Utopia etc. were fantastic peak x-men reads. I'm curious to know why you don't like them as you're definitely in the minority there, however I do know a few people who say they didn't like it because they didn't know how to get into it, so maybe it's that? The Marvel AoA figurine line you're talking about that didn't sell... that's because casuals today have no idea what the AoA is. They only know it in 'reference', but ask any of them about specifics of the saga and they go quiet. They're kinda normies who don't really know much about x-men before the 2010's, except for what they google research & pretend to know online where they can better hide their lack of source material knowledge, so you can't expect them to buy that toy line; its culturally irrelevant to them, but not to GenX. we ate that shit up. :) ✌😎

I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop...you know it's coming.

AOA is likely not the next season. For one they already kind of did this arc in TAS with the episode One Man's Worth. The writers would also have to kill off professor X again which would be redundant since we just ended season 1 with his return. The next logical season is likely the Onslaught Saga which is where the feral Wolverine storyline crosses into.

It's adapting the Onslaught arc. Not Age of Apocalypse

What if they adapt the stuff you don't like, but they make it better? I wouldn't write the future of the show off based on what they might do

I loved Age of Apocalypse. It brought me back into the X-Men after I was out.

As a legit OG fan and collector of "Wolverine" comics, we need to clarity some things here my friend. Here's a crash course in what happened to Logan after he lost his adamantium (X-Men Vol 2 #25) - according to the comics. First off, objectively speaking The "Age of Apocalypse" storyline was a HUGE hit in the late 90's - X-Men "Alpha" & "Omega" were BIG sellers at the time and not just because of the shiny etched chromium covers. Remember Marvel was also still competing with DC's "Reign of the Supermen" and "Batman: Knightfall/Knightquest" fallout, it had serious competition. You're right, the AOA action figures (at the time) didn't do so well mostly because they looked hideous AF - but the comics were VERY successful for X-Men and the other X-Titles at the time. I know, I collected them. The fallout between Wolverine & Cyclops being a BIG selling point mostly because Logan and Jean were finally together and there was the mystery of his missing hand. Then there was Magneto & Rogue's reveal of having a kid together. Wolverine also did NOT go immediately "feral" after losing his adamantium in X-Men #25. Wolverine #75 was the origin of his "bone claws" but he was very much normal after adapting to them and choosing to leave the X-Men (via a note he left for Jubilee) at the end of the issue. Logan didn't "go feral" until Wolverine #100 after Genesis (Cable's son) tried to force giving his adamantium back to him with an accelerated technique (from Cyber's stripped down skeleton - yikes) and he rejected the bonding process, then went ape$#!t and killed everyone involved before going AWOL as a noseless primate based beast of sorts as a side effect from the failed experiment. Elektra showed up to knock some sense into him in Wolverine #103 (i.e. gain back his humanity) and the whole thing was DROPPED including his "feral beast" appearance after Wolverine #111. THANK GOD. Logan didn't actually get his adamantium back until Wolverine #145 which is so vaguely explained, it happened "off screen" and he literally just shows up with it under some kind of mind control BS by Apocalypse who tried to make him "Death" as part of his plan to reform his Four Horsemen. It was a really STUPID plotline at the time. Before X-Men '97 can even reach that far into the timeline, it has to go through the (first) "Onslaught" Saga first and I would put money on them going in that rushed direction next season before AOA. They will no doubt go the AOA route before this series is done, but more than likely it will be set up for Season 3. Marvel is aiming for at least FIVE seasons of X-Men '97. I may not be an authority on all things comics, but I DO know my "Wolverine" lore, bub!

90s spiderman already did the clone saga bro

I don't think they are going Age of Apocalypse. The costumes were a throwback and I don't mind that at all. Remember, they lost a lot with the destruction of the mansion. Yes Fatal Attractions was a messed story line that led to Joseph. But it ALSO led to Onslaught, which I think is where they are going. Like you though, it ALL depends on how this final episode of the season ends. I HOPE they stick the landing.

Wasn't it Onslaught before AoA?

This review is utter bullshit. If you don't like the nostalgia, these nods to the past and inside jokes, you don't like X-Men. It's made with a lot of love and respect for the source material

Fatal attractions did not lead to AOA. It lead to Onslaught

I'm only saying this because I'm a fan of your channel. My dude you should either take this video down or do a follow up because you got some info wrong bro. I would hate for people to try to use it against you to insult your credibility.

You kind of went off the deep end there over some mild issues for a show that’s done nothing but hit a home run so far, but thanks for the videos. At least you’re covering it.

They already did Age of Apocalypse, as One Man’s Worth, remember?

I enjoyed this episode and still have faith in the series. Who’s to say they can’t fix Onslaught with the adaption? We’ve seen this with Iron Man in he Civil War movie which made him a lot less evil and villain like than the original comic did. Who’s to say they have to keep moving forward in the 90’s comic timeline? They could adapt God Loves, Man Kills (Stryker made an appearance), Lifedeath happened in the comics long long ago, but the series just adapted it. I’m not ready to give up on the show cause of one episode, which honestly I didn’t think was bad . . . except for not explaining how Xavier is a cripple again. As for Age of Apocalypse? I never heard many folks hating it, it’s kinda the definitive Apocalypse storyline, but they kinda already did it anyway. They had that two parter with Storm and Wolverine from an alternate future where Xavier died. Apocalypse wasn’t the villain but it was the same concept.

*"Well, imagine my shock"* - PJW

Who are these other people who didn’t like AOP? Everyone I know loves it.

If that the case, then I expect that the second season would deal with Onslaught arc. Which might not turn out good in my opinion.

Everything is awesome about XMEN 97

The only reason I remember Bastian is because my dog's name is Sebastian, but my daughters shortened it, calling him 'bastian.

I didn´t mind AoA, but HATED Feral Wolverine. But what I really is dread what comes off of that... fucking Onslaught. Please don´t go there.

Ironically it was the cartoon that inspired The age of Apocalypse story.

I thought this was leading towards onslaught? Am I wrong or it will go to AOA?

Bro, I haven't even finished the episode yet and your review already came out. 😅

four spider man they already adapted the clone saga Jeff in the original show

I am not as strongly opinionated as the WCB cast, but this sounds like nostalgia-induced depression

You keep saying Age of Apocalypse but they haven’t really set that up at all. Onslaught could be the direction for next season.

Heh, I generally liked AoA, albeit it was a 'nullification story' and was quite the downer for the most part. The worst thing was that all the X books changed their tone and direction when they picked up again; and off hand I think that ALL of them were worst for it. Yeah, I spent a lot of time longing for the early '90's again in regards to the mutant books.

Aww man that sux. I wa@ really digging how much you were enjoying the show. I liked this week's episode but I'm a casual fan. I only read a few x-men back in the day so I have no idea what's coming

I don't watch this show for nostalgia. I watch it because the writing is good. If it goes bone claw Wolverine or Age of Ultron, I don't care as long as the writing holds up. This episode was good for the most part, but I felt it tried to be too dramatic in places--especially early in the episode. When Professor X tried to explain himself to Scott, I'm thinking, "Don't you have bigger concerns now?" Or when Jean and Storm are having a heart to heart while sentinels are firing on the Blackbird, I'm thinking, "Just go, Storm! You're about to get blown up!" Sure, the X-men fighting Magneto was a highlight of the episode, but so was fighting Bastion. I don't know what's wrong with it. Magneto recruiting Rogue and Sunspot was interesting, but it was confusing too. Magneto does realize that there are plenty of Mutants still on Earth, and it almost seems like he's just abandoning them. I'll have to watch it again, I guess, to see what his plan was.

I like the digs and the new video format.

I literally disagree with everything you said other then loving the X-men

doesnt sound llike you like xmen period if you hate all the comics and shows lmao

While I would like an Age of Apocalypse series (because I liked the comics), I do kind of hope they don't go that direction with it. I feel like the Prof. X vs. Magneto fight could lead us to Onslaught, they they could rework the whole Heroes Reborn thing to better establish X-Men 97' in the MCU multiverse by adding in the Avengers and FF, then maybe spin them off into their own shows

Is this leading to AoA or Onslaught?

IDK MAN... Let's see the story play out. Then, examine.

They're going to speedrun Onslaught

I expected nothing and got nothing.

I remember when Mandalorian was praised for "saving Star Wars"........................

I loved age of apocalypse. Have every book.

I respect them trying to recreate comic outfits but sometimes it just looks worse. Like the mohawk Storm look. I know its a comic thing but she still looked far better in the 90s Xmen cartoon. Should have just retained that look.

Question is that is this leading to AOA or Onslaught?

I'm an average X men fan, but maybe the age of apocalypse era you seem to dread will be truncated, and they'll just keep adapting and mixing other storylines together, which they seem to have done well during the first season.

As many others are saying, the repercussions and setups in Fatal Attractions led to the Onlslaught Saga. AoA just so happened to happen in the middle temporarily, and could be easily missed out as it had no bearing on anything else. As for Bone Claw feral wolverine, I don't think the'll do the full Feral no nose/bandanna thing. That would require a whole new sub plotline with Tyler trying to rebond Adamantium back into him and shit - I remember that back in the day, it was such a swing and a miss for Marvel they just started drawing him normal again and never mentioned it again.

Shouldn't Onslaught come after this? I've read next-to-nothing of classic X-Men, but I understood Onslaught comes after Fatal Attractions.

Can someone tell me why bone claw savage wolverine is not good? As someone who absolutely loves the original X-Men show, but didn’t read the comics I would like to know why. Wolverine is my favorite Marvel character of all and that name sounds boss.

So basically, you're not a fan of the X-men as you don't like any X-men stories from 1995 to the present. And if you're not a fan of the X-men then why is your opinion even relevant.

These events lead to Onslaught, not Age of Apocalipse

This was wild imo but now feral wolverine is coming... no nose lol😂😂😂 but hey I'm glad they are adapting material from the comics. I'll continue watching until the show ends or is outright canceled.

I would NOT want 'The Clone Saga' to be adapted in A possible 'Spider-Man 98' series. I've watched enough of Linkara's videos to know how bad those stories were.

After the 90s they systemically trashed characters making Professor X and Cyclops in particular into horrible people. They outright ruin them. The plots in the 2000s and on just kept getting worse and worse and that's where they look to be going. Like you say, as it moves away from the early 90s looks that the OG cartoon used, it gets away from WHY I liked it. The only upside is as fast as they seem to adapt things, feral bone claw Wolverine shouldn't last more than 2 or 3 episodes.

FYI my brother showed me the first 3 episodes of this series. I like the animation, and there were some problems I had with the story. But overall, I choose not to watch it. Reason being I am learning from the mistakes of others. Game of Thrones started off, really great then completely screwed up in the end. Star Wars the Force awakens and Rogue One had lost of nostalgia bated, and well how did the sequel trilogy end overall.... horribly that's how. Not going to get into this series until ends completely, then we'll see if the show was worth getting into. History has shown this is the best way to save your money from being wasted on bad entertainment and making certain you save it for the good entertainment.

Isn’t this leading into Onslaught? Not necessarily apocalypse

You're speculating on season2 with little to back up your spec. The show is the best adaption of X-Men I've ever seen. 'Nuf said.

I agree that seasons should be complete and connect together

why the fxck do we care if you watch the next season? i mean really...why?

What surprised me was this is a DISNEY channel, yet this show is very dark and intense. I don't see any signs of censorship or holding back in any manner. If this was actually aired in 1997, on the FOX KIDS NETWORK, where the rating was TV-Y7, we wouldn't see Wolverine gutting Magneto like that, among others.

I checked out of X-men comics when the Onslaught stuff started. Came back for that Rouge and Gambit miniseries a few years back 😒 Needless to say I left again and I ain't never been back.

i thought it was another great episode!

It gets even better

Sounds like they're setting up Onslaught which oof...

This review seems hella biased and utter bs. This show simplified and made streamlined version of the original storylines and worked so far but now bc it’s a storyline you’re dreading, you lose faith? Also New X-Men, Astonishing X-Men and Krakoa era was pretty good. Fatal Attractions led to Onslaught. And it wasn’t woke? Did you really read X-Men?

Agree to disagree my friend

so this week the only thing bad about the episode is that its leaning towards the stories jeff didn't like. shame. I liked fatal attractions and what comes next, looks like they are seeding cyclops evil arc. also i did get a laugh when cyclops parodied the xmen movie about the costume being black leather. my real fear is they jump and start implementing stories from comics 2016 and beyond as thats when it was full disney and really shit the bed. as i have already spotted characters from that era. and recent as Xmen green.

I'm with you, Mid 90s they went off the rails and it never came back.

They have been rushing all the storylines since the start,they need to slow it down, and the assault on Avalon/ Asteroid M was already done to a degree in the original series not to mention it crashed at the body of the ocean but it got dryed and all fixed up in a blink of an eye🤦🏽‍♂️again with the super speed story tellings,they just keep moving from set piece to set piece with bits of story😒remind me of J.J. Abrams storytelling and that's not a compliment.

Glad you won't be watching. I will be watching.

I've only seen the first 4 episodes. I'll give them props to staying true to the orginal X-men series, even in regard to the art style and voice acting. That is more than I would have expected. But the story lines have been a little weak thus far and haven't really pulled me in. I don't know if I'll continue watching or not.

When is Wokebusters coming out? Still waiting….

This fool know he gon watch the second season

It's clear to me the problem is that they're trying to do too much. You have Storm going off to do her own thing. You have them trying to have Magneto be a good guy (only to backtrack which kind of kills the premise of this season). You have the whole intergalactic empire crap. Then, you're trying to integrate the Wolverine and the X-Men timeline from 2009 into this story as well. These should've all been their own season.

not watching but entirely because I have not cared about it in 25 years. Glad people like it.

The whole episode I'm telling my son that they better not pull Wolverines metal out. What a buzz kill. No adamantium Wolverine sucked.

The only good thing about the nostalgia costumes is the figures they’re going to make.

Gonna have to disagree with you here. Loved AOA and Onslaught. To me, X-Men went downhill after Operation Zero Tolerance. They might lose me after Onslaught.

This is exactly what I was thinking. (1) why change the costumes for worse costumes? (2) why start using the stories from when x-men comics started to suck?

This episode was just ok like the other episodes not written by DeMayo. They needed two episodes for this, some of the team splits made no sense, Roberto is an idiot and the writer snuck in his twitter pals nonsensical modern way to refer to Morph when Rogue was speaking about how they left him for dead.

I personally think that they completely butchered the fatal attraction story. It's been crammed in there. It would of made more sense to have fatal attractions be the second season.

He pulled all the adamantium out of his body .... Isn't his entire skeleton Adamantium??! 😱😱😱

It's a free world. Watch what ya wanna watch with no regrets.....unless you were watching "Cuties".....I won't judge you. Just don't expect me to suddenly not hate Disney enough to EVER give them money again. Peace.

WCB more like World Class Crap on Everything.

Recycled comics was not the move for sure. The costumes and characters along with the tone had me loose interest only finishing up to do a review and comparison to the original run. There was next to no nostalgia by episode 5 it was just leaning shock value. Failed to get the mainstream interested and it shows.

I definitely don’t agree

yeah now see why I stopped reading the comics and quit I remember thanks

Is NO ONE ELSE UPSET BY HOW NON SENSICAL THE SHOW IS BECOMING. They end episodes one way and then start the next one without ever address how we got from point A to point B. "Spoilers" HOW DID XAVIER GET FREE!?!? Why did everyone just watch cable have is arm torn off and get beaten with it after Jean saves them!? WHY DOES ROGUE stop trying to help Maganeto!?!? WTF is going on its a mess. The first few episodes were good. Its spiraling FASt

What in the hell are you talking about X-Men age of Apocalypse was good and I do not remember the X-Men declining in the 90s at all

You're allowed to say it was for money, we understand

IT`S GOING TOO FAST! nothing is fleshed out. zero tolerance took 5 minute, wolverin losing adamantium in 2 seconds, gambit already dead. come on